Welding Engineering Lead – Offshore & Structural EPC

PEAK OCEAN PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

PEAK OCEAN PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior Welding Engineer to lead welding engineering activities for EPC projects at our Singapore yard.

The role focuses on establishing and maintaining the ISO 3834 Welding Management System, and on developing, reviewing and approving essential welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQ). You will ensure compliance with ASME/AWS/ISO/API/DNV/ABS, coordinate with clients and third-party inspectors, review vendor welding docs, mentor staff, and drive continuous

Qualifications

Degree in Welding, Metallurgy, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
IWE (International Welding Engineer) certification is required.
Minimum 10 years of experience in structural and piping fabrication yards.
Strong experience in EPC, offshore, marine, oil & gas, or heavy fabrication projects.
Hands-on experience with carbon steel, low-alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex and super duplex stainless steel, Inconel, copper nickel, and weld overlay materials.
Strong knowledge of heavy structural fabrication involving tubular and non-tubular structures.
In-depth understanding of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, and FCAW.
Good knowledge of NDT methods and PWHT requirements.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all welding engineering activities for EPC projects.
Establish, implement, and maintain the ISO 3834 Welding Management System.
Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications, including ASME, AWS, ISO, API, DNV, and ABS.
Coordinate with clients, classification societies, and third-party inspection agencies on welding-related matters.
Review vendor welding documentation, procedures, and fabrication records.
Provide technical support and guidance to the yard and production teams.
Review welding practices and ensure compliance with project and quality requirements.
Investigate and resolve welding-related NCRs, concessions, and technical queries.
Support material selection, PWHT activities, NDT coordination, and weld repair strategies.
Oversee welder training, qualification, performance monitoring, and welding consumable control.
Ensure welding equipment and inspection instruments are properly calibrated and maintained.
Participate in quality audits, surveillance activities, and inspections.
Develop welding sequences for critical structural fabrication to minimize distortion and improve quality.
Monitor welding and NDT performance targets and drive continuous improvement.
Mentor Welding Engineers and QA/QC Inspectors on welding, NDT, and PWHT requirements.